London remains one of the world’s leading centres for dispute resolution, offering a wide range of mechanisms through the courts, arbitration and mediation.
English courts encourage the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), including mediation, even after litigation has commenced. Proceedings can often be stayed to allow parties to settle disputes amicably.
We advise and represent international clients, including traders and entrepreneurs, across a broad range of commercial disputes, such as:
Our expertise includes jurisdiction challenges, freezing orders and the enforcement of arbitral awards, as well as advising on the commercial and practical realities our clients face in each case.
Our dispute resolution team represents clients before Spanish domestic courts, the Supreme Court and the Court of Justice of the European Union. We also coordinate proceedings involving multiple jurisdictions to ensure a consistent defence or enforcement strategy.
We frequently act in the enforcement of English judgments and arbitral awards in Spain, guiding clients through recognition and enforcement procedures (“exequatur”) under Spanish national law following Brexit.
Our litigation lawyers handle all stages of the judicial process, including:
We assess the risks, costs and procedural options at every stage to define the most effective litigation strategy for each case.
With offices in Spain and the UK, Del Canto Chambers provides clients with integrated representation before English, Spanish and international courts.
Our advantages include:
We combine deep legal knowledge with a practical understanding of international business to help clients resolve disputes efficiently and protect their global interests.